Management
Biden Signs Directive to Shield Federal Scientists From Political Interference
President also calls on agencies to overhaul their vehicle fleet.
Management
Gina Raimondo’s Focus as Commerce Secretary: Inequality, Jobs and Climate Change
Commerce secretary nominee Gina Raimondo, the governor of Rhode Island, said in her Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday that she will focus on job creation with an eye on climate change and workers.
Management
Biden Administration Has Four Nominees Confirmed So Far
There are many historic firsts for diversity with Biden’s nominations.
Management
USPS Drops Appeals but Pledges to Fight for DeJoy’s Reforms
Postmaster general digs in as Biden faces pressure to remove him.
Management
Why We Should Care About Politically Appointed Diplomats
As Biden’s leadership team takes shape, it’s a good time to examine the research about political versus career appointments.
Defense
Purity Tested, Senators Confirm General Austin for Secretary of Defense
With little actual opposition in the end, members voted for the waiver and the man.
Oversight
Will Merrick Garland, Joe Biden’s Pick for Attorney General, Be Independent in that Role? History Says It’s Unlikely
History shows that attorneys general who are picked by – and serve at the pleasure of – the president are not as independent as they may be expected to be.
Management
GovExec Daily: How Will Alejandro Mayorkas Lead DHS?
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss President Joe Biden's pick for the Homeland Security Department.
Management
Joining the Biden Administration? Read This Before You Apply for a Clearance
The five things you need to do before submitting your SF-86 security clearance application.
Workforce
'People Are Just Relieved': Career Feds Express Optimism as Biden Officials Take Charge at Agencies
Employees are hopeful they will have better relationships with political appointees than existed under Trump.
Management
Biden Issues Sweeping Ethics Plan for Appointees
Hours before departing the White House, former President Trump revoked his own ethics pledge, allowing current and former Trump appointees to immediately become lobbyists.
Defense
Austin Promises Healthy Civilian Control At DoD
“I look forward to working with the chairman, but I have no desire to be the chairman of the Joint Chiefs,” the retired general told senators.
Management
Viewpoint: Outgoing Political Appointees Deserve Recognition
Their professionalism and hard work alongside career employees during the pandemic should not be dismissed.
Management